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With plenty to do inBaldur’s Gate 3, you’re sure to come across a notification that you’ve gained Inspiration sooner than later. This handy mechanic is what will help you out in times of need when the dice don’t roll in your favorite. Everyone rolls low once in a while (or more often than not), and having Inspiration can be a lifesaver.
Every background available in the game has unique goals that come along with it. These goals are tied to quests and interactions that will shape your game and your character. There are dozens to discover, and not all of them can be found at once.
What Is An Acolyte?
Each background comes with specific goalsfor you to unlock as you play,allowing you to gain Inspirationwhich will help you on your journey.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, you canselect acolyte as your background. It means that, prior to being taken by the illithids, you were spending your days inservice to a temple.
You served the god of your choice faithfully andlearned the ritesand what sacrifices needed to be made. Because of this, you willearn Inspiration from serving the gods, discovering their greatness, and helping others in moments of need.
Inspiration is a vital part of gameplay, as it allows you toreroll certain Ability Checksto avoid critical failures and low scores. Passing the checks can result inavoiding combat, additional rewards, or unique dialoguefrom NPCs. You canhold up to four Inspirationpoints at a time.
Additional Inspiration over four will be converted to experience points, so it’s important to use Inspiration regularly to save room for more.
How To Gain Acolyte Inspiration
Throughout the game, there are various ways to earn Inspiration. While you will likelyearn many Inspiration pointsthroughout your playthrough, youmay not be able to discover all of themin one go. Here are some of the ways you can earn Inspiration:
Some of these background goals will contain spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3.
Complete Eilistraee’s ritual of sorrow and obtain her blessed blade.
Act One
Silvanus' Solitude
Witness the ritual that seals off the grove from the world.
Unlock and read theBook of Dead Gods
Learn about Maglubiyet and safely free his priest.
Act Two
Moonweaver’s Prayer
Witness Isobel’s ritual to keep up the protection of Last Light.
Sole Survivor
Discover the truth behind the numerous rats in the Gauntlet of Shar.
Honing the Darkness
Pass all of Shar’s tests in the middle of the cursed town.
Offerings to the Waves
Guide Nina to acceptance or prowess.
Side with the closed-minded priest
Act Three
Needs of the Many
Persuade the merchant to let the refugee squatters stay in his home.
Best Ways To Use Inspiration
To get the most out of Inspiration, it’s best tobring a character with a similar backgroundso you can double up, or you candiversify your partyto gather more across your adventure.
Inspiration is best spent when trying toavoid combat or make dealsto get better rewards.
Characters gain Inspiration as theyinteract with the environment, so it’s important to check everything andmake decisions that align with your character’s backgroundto gain the most Inspiration for your playthrough.
You never know what secrets are waiting for you, soexplore Faerûn with your partyto become inspired.
